BJP protests across states over Kharge's 'baap' remark at PM Modi; demands apology

NEW DELHI: BJP workers on Monday staged protests in Bihar, Jammu and Bengaluru against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial 'baap' remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding an apology from the Congress chief.The protests came a day after Kharge, speaking at an event in Patna, responded to a person from the audience who said that PM Modi would not go anywhere. "Modi ka baap bhi jayega (Even Modi's father will have to go)," Kharge said, triggering criticism from BJP leaders.The remark was made during a programme marking the 139th birth anniversary of Bihar's first chief minister, Shrikrishna Singh.BJP leaders detained during Bengaluru protestIn Bengaluru, BJP leaders and workers staged a demonstration at Freedom Park, demanding an unconditional apology from Kharge over his remarks.Police detained several BJP leaders, including Karnataka assembly leader of opposition R Ashoka and former minister CN Ashwath Narayan, during the protest.BJP leaders accused the Congress president of…